Seochunsu, Hamyang County Governor, Announces Elevation to Social Distancing Level 3 to Break COVID-19 Spread Chain

Implemented for 2 weeks from 00:00 on the 24th to 24:00 on August 6

Seochunsoo, County Governor of Hamyang, COVID-19 Related Briefing [Image Source=Hamyang County]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam Province, will elevate social distancing to 'Level 3' for two weeks starting from the 24th to break the chain of local spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

On the 23rd, Seo Chun-soo, the mayor of Hamyang-gun, held a press conference at the county office briefing room and stated, "We have concentrated all administrative efforts on thorough quarantine and proactive response for the safety of residents, but since the occurrence of the 35th confirmed case in Hamyang on the 21st, 10 confirmed cases have been reported."

He continued, "This is a serious situation with ongoing local infections, and only participation in quarantine can prevent further spread," adding, "We have decided to implement Level 3 social distancing from 0:00 on the 24th until 24:00 on August 6 for two weeks."

Level 3 social distancing prohibits private gatherings of five or more people, limits other events and assemblies to fewer than 50 people, restricts operating hours of entertainment facilities and karaoke rooms from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day, allows restaurants and cafes to offer only takeout and delivery services from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day, and limits funeral and wedding halls to fewer than 50 people.

Mayor Seo said, "This unavoidable measure to prevent local spread causes silent suffering for small business owners and residents, and I apologize to everyone," emphasizing, "The elevation to Level 3 social distancing in our county can be an important turning point in the spread and overcoming of COVID-19 in our region."

In addition, inspections under departmental responsibility will be strengthened for 1,311 establishments such as restaurants, the safe call support project will be enhanced, and administrative actions will be taken without tolerance for facilities and businesses violating quarantine rules.

Furthermore, one-on-one dedicated public officials will be assigned to manage individuals in self-quarantine, and thorough quarantine measures will be implemented at vacation spots during the holiday season.

Mayor Seo urged, "Although it may be inconvenient, please actively cooperate to break the chain of COVID-19 spread and return to normal life as quickly as possible."

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